Since the 1990s I have conducted assessments on children and youth with a broad range of social, educational, emotional, and behavioral concerns, including those with co-occurring medical conditions.

I earned my Ph.D. at the University of California San Diego/San Diego State University Joint Doctoral Program in 1997 and completed my internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Seattle Children’s Hospital in 1999. I received specialized training in working with neurodiverse populations, such as Autistic individuals and those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I also published research in the areas of neurodiversity, parent-child attachment, social development, and psychological functioning among children with medical conditions.

In my clinical practice, I have worked extensively to support children and adolescents and their families at home and in school and community settings. My experience allows parents to plant seeds for their children’s growth in many areas of their lives. It also enables me to work cooperatively and constructively with school personnel to develop a practical and effective academic plans. I continue to update my practice, including working with an Autistic consultant and reading the latest research, to create the most up-to-date and relevant recommendations.